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Midtown Yoga Durham

4.7 ★★★★★ 140 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Durham, North Carolina

Free first class Teacher training Beginner-friendly

Welcoming, clean studio featuring hot, warm yoga, strength and flow classes, a juice bar and a gift shop.

Plan your first class

  • Free first class or intro offer new students are welcomed with a free class or a discounted intro pass — check their schedule to book your first heat
  • Drop-ins drop-ins around $30 — many studios discount this heavily on your first visit, so ask about the new-student rate
  • Memberships monthly memberships and unlimited plans available — ask how intro-offer classes credit toward a membership
  • Mat & towel rental mats and towels available to rent on site — handy if you don't want to haul a soaked mat home your first time
  • Showers showers on site — you'll want one after a hot class, so bring a change of clothes
  • Teacher training offers teacher training — ask about upcoming YTT cohorts and prerequisites
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 919-246-8512
  • Website & schedule midtownyogastudios.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 6 am–8 pm
Tuesday 6 am–8 pm
Wednesday 6 am–8 pm
Thursday 6 am–8 pm
Friday 6 am–7 pm
Saturday 8 am–2 pm
Sunday 8 am–8 pm

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and class schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The styles they teach

Hot-yoga styles on the schedule at Midtown Yoga Durham, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginner Classes 5 mentions

“Amazing instructors, great for both beginners or experienced yogis, and they have early morning & evening classes for those that work a 9-5 which I appreciated.”

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What's on offer

Amenities students name in their reviews of Midtown Yoga Durham — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

Amenities are mined from reviews and the studio's own info — they tell you what students have experienced, not a formal guarantee. If something is a dealbreaker (childcare hours, mat rental, showers), confirm it with the studio before you go.

What students say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 140 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 clean & well-kept 5 mentions

“I love the calming yet strengthening classes and the clean aesthetic atmosphere.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“Amazing instructors, great for both beginners or experienced yogis, and they have early morning & evening classes for those that work a 9-5 which I appreciated.”

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 5 mentions

“Lindsey and Segovia are my favorite instructors! I’m in the best shape I’ve been in years and with 2 little kids it’s such a treat to have a morning off to focus on myself ♥️”

🤝 strong community vibe 2 mentions

“I’ve been practicing here for almost five years and always miss the community and practice when I travel out of town.”

🌟 transformative practice 7 mentions

“Segovia is the most amazing instructor — after having my baby, she has truly helped transform my body and confidence.”

From the reviews

This was the perfect start to my day, the smoothie & avocado toast was such an added bonus… way to stand out!!!! I’m very happy they now have a Durham location & I can’t wait to start taking classes this week. It felt so welcoming and it wasn’t at all intimidating, so far you guys rock!

★★★★★ — Nikki, Jul 2021

Love Midtown Yoga Durham! It’s very nice and clean. Also love having the two studio options. While I love the smaller room for its more intimate and cosy feel, the bigger room is also just as good and allows you to feel the energy from the other students! Staff are very welcoming and always friendly when coming in.

★★★★★ — Letitia, Nov 2024

I moved to town four months ago and needed a yoga studio to keep my practice going. Midtown Yoga was close to home, so I signed up for their trial. The first two weeks were humbling. The classes were much harder than anything I had done before, and my body filed several complaints.

★★★★★ — Shimi, Dec 2025

I’ve been practicing here for almost five years and always miss the community and practice when I travel out of town. It’s become a pleasurable piece of health and wellness. I’m grateful for many aspects of Midtown. I love that I can bring friends the first time for free! I love the amount of classes available.

★★★★★ — John, Sep 2025

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Teacher training at Midtown Yoga Durham

Midtown Yoga Durham comes up for teacher training — confirmed on their own site. If you're thinking about becoming an instructor, a few things are worth asking up front. First, which certification the program leads to — most hot-yoga trainings are Yoga Alliance registered (RYT-200 or RYT-500), and the style matters: a Bikram or hot-power lineage trains differently than a hot-vinyasa or sculpt one. Second, the schedule and prerequisites — cohorts often run in intensive weekend blocks or over several months, and many studios want you practicing regularly there first. Third, cost and payment plans, and whether tuition includes an unlimited membership for the training period. Teacher training is a real commitment of time and money, so it's worth a call or an info session before you enroll.

See their teacher-training info

Your first hot yoga class at Midtown Yoga Durham

Nervous about your first hot class? Almost everyone is, and a good studio expects beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: the room is heated, so it feels intense for the first few minutes — rest in child's pose any time you need to, no one will bat an eye. Hydrate: drink water through the day before class, not just as you arrive, and bring a bottle. What to bring: a mat and towel (or rent them here), water, and a change of clothes — there are showers on site; wear something light you don't mind sweating through, and skip a heavy meal in the couple of hours beforehand. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and set up. It gets easier fast — most people say their third class feels completely different from their first.

Heat and intense exercise aren't right for everyone — if you're pregnant or have heart, blood-pressure, or other health concerns, check with a doctor before your first hot class.

Where to find Midtown Yoga Durham

3109 Shannon Rd Ste 200, Durham, NC27707

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